Life by Karen

2 Weeks

2010-06-18T14:45:00.000-07:00

Theresa is 2 weeks old already! At 2 weeks she:

*Is 7 lbs

*Is almost 19.5 in long

*No longer has jaundice

*Sleeps most of the time

*Has the cutest personality

*Still doesnt cry for more than 30 seconds

*Gets the Hiccups about 5 times per day

*Sings, Talks, and makes Noises when awake and asleep

*Brings so much joy to us every single day!

Littlest Angel

2010-06-06T19:25:00.000-07:00

Introducing the newest addition to the Geis Family, Theresa Marie Geis. Born June 3, 2010. 6lbs 1oz, 18.5 inches long. She is so beautiful. We have truly been blessed!

Tomorrow-Only a Day Away

2010-06-01T10:54:00.000-07:00

It's finally here! Tomorrow, I am being induced. I am 37 weeks, but due to mild pre-eclampsia my doctor has ordered an induction. I cannot believe we will meet baby Theresa tomorrow. I have so many feelings right now; excitement, anxiety, nervousness.

I think we have everything ready for her, for now. Diapers, Wipes, Clothes, Car Seat, Pack and Play for her to sleep in our room for the first little while...(below is a picture of the pack and play cradle, her car seat and my hospital bag!)
I still don't know where the past nine months have gone but one things for sure, I am so excited to welcome our daughter into the world!

34 Weeks

2010-05-13T18:11:00.000-07:00

At the beginning of the week, I couldn't believe how quick this pregnancy went. I cannot believe I am 34 weeks! Looking in the mirror, I begin to believe it a little more!

I still feel there are so many things to get ready before baby Theresa arrives! But, for some reason the saying "ready or not, here I come!" continues to run through my mind.

10

2010-04-27T10:56:00.000-07:00

April 27, 2000. 4:59 p.m. A little girl was born weighing 7 lbs, 20 1/4 long.

I cannot believe it has already been 10 years! This little girl has brought so much joy to my life. At times she was my strength, other times she caused me panic (breaking her leg at 18 months old)....One thing is certain, I couldn't love her more.

Today my little girl turns 10. She is growing and maturing into a beautiful young woman who I am so proud of. I cannot wait to continue to watch her grow over the next 10 years.

Happy 10th Birthday, Elizabeth! I love you so much!

For the Love of...Shoes

2010-04-13T09:03:00.000-07:00

I blame this completely on "pregnancy brain." Week 30. I have been reading about possible body changes, I was thankful my feet haven't gotten bigger or swollen.

Then, I went to put on a pair of flats I wore yesterday...the shoe wouldn't go on! I tried and tried and finally got my foot in the shoe, but it was really uncomfortable...I couldn't believe my feet grew overnight.! Then I realized I put my right foot in the left shoe.

Home Stretch!

2010-03-31T14:47:00.000-07:00

28 Weeks! I am in my third trimester and there is an end in sight!

This also means she is going to be here before we know it, and we need to start getting ready!

This past week I decided to get creative and make things.

I made baby blanket (sewing a silky edge on a blanket Elizabeth picked out for her sister) and painted wooden letters for her wall. I had originally registered for letters, but painting my own was much more fun!

Remember When?

2010-02-23T09:56:00.000-08:00

We don't!

Last night Josh and I were trying to remember when we adopted Trigger back in September. It is hard to remember him as a little puppy...Even though he still acts like a puppy! So, we decided to get out the old pictures.

Here is Trigger with Kahlua (5 year old mini dachshund) about 2 weeks after we brought him home:

Here is Trigger with Kahlua today:

21...22....and counting.

2010-02-18T09:14:00.000-08:00

I can't believe I am already over half way there! The beginning of this week marksed my 22nd week of pregnancy!

Last week everything started setting in. My sister-in-laws sent me gifts in the mail...and seeing a car seat in my living room made everything more real. Then, we had our 21 week ultrasound. We were able to "officially" announce we are expecting a girl! Theresa is beautiful. We are so excited to meet her!

To "kick off" this week, my sisters threw me a baby shower in Oregon. I was so amazed at the amount of gifts we received! Theresa will be one stylish baby! (She even received a couple of pairs of shoes...taking after Mom already...) We received our bedding, which I am so excited about, (see pictures on previous posts) and the hippo mobile and soft toy!

Speaking of kicking...Theresa is very active. She definitely knows her Daddy, whenever he talks to her she becomes more active. We can also tell she is growing by my expanding belly!

Chicago, Chicago, That Toddling Town

2010-01-17T13:45:00.000-08:00

This weekend we went to Chicago to visit Josh's sister and her family. (I now know why it is called the "windy city.")

We had a blast! On Saturday we went to the American Girl Doll Store. This was an amazing store, like heaven for little girls. You walk in to a new world, two floors of American Girl Dolls. Down stairs are all of the "historical characters." Kit, Felicity, Molly, Josephine, Rebecca...as far as the eye can see. There is also a place where girls can get their picture taken with their doll and have a faux magazine cover made.

Upstairs are the "Just like Me" dolls. There you can choose from a variety of dolls with different characteristics (freckles, no freckles. blond, brunette, redhead. blue, brown or green eyes.), hence, "Just like Me." Upstairs you can also take your American Girl to the Salon and have her hair done. (We opted not to do this given the line was out the door and once you get to the front of the line you wait another 45 minutes for your doll to be done.)

One could easily spend all day at the store (if they had the time and money) looking at all of the different doll items.

I can honestly say I think I was in just as much amazement as the little girls looking around the store.

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice...

2010-01-13T08:42:00.000-08:00

I feel like we just registered for our wedding gifts and we are now registering for baby things!

This is a new experience for me. I did not register for things when I had Elizabeth. Things have really changed in the past 10 years!

There are so many choices and decisions to be made. At first, I got a little carried away. I registered for everything pink. It was so cute! But, then after some advice from a good friend and coming to the realization that I will be having more children who will not necessarily be girls, I reconsidered and re-registered.

Certain things such as a car seat, a high chair, and a "pack and play", we went with more "gender neutral."

However, for my precious girls bedroom, is will be exactly what little girls are made of!

Here is a look at what I have registered for for her room (compliments of Restoration Hardware):

Where Oh Where did 2009 go?

2010-01-05T08:40:00.000-08:00

I didn't realize how long it had been since I wrote on my blog! Now it is a new year, and I hope to start writing more. Since the last time I wrote a blog, many things have happened in my life. Let me get you up to date!

October 2009:

1) Early October we adopted a puppy. Trigger is a German Shorthair Pointer/Lab mix. He was born August 29, 2009. He was such a cute little puppy...now he is the size of a child!

2) October 17, 2009 was the Best Day of My Life. The day I became Mrs. Joshua Geis. Parents, Elizabeth, Priests, Josh and Me before God. Perfect Day.

November 2009:

1) SURPRISE!!! WE ARE EXPECTING! (Really, BIG surprise!) First Baby pictures taken November 23, 2009.

2) Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania and our 2nd wedding reception celebration with the Geis family and Friends. It was a blast!

3) This pregnancy has been much different than the first, I have been very sick...we start thinking it must be a boy...

December 2009:

1) I become a Stay-At-Home Mommy and Wife. Full time for the first time in my life! I am loving it!

2) Christmas in Oregon and our third and final wedding reception with the Lyons family and friends.

3) Still very sick with this pregnancy...hoping the sickness will be over soon.

4) Ultrasound performed on December 24, 2009 by my good friend Brandy. At 14 weeks she was able to tell us we are having a girl! Meet Theresa Marie Geis.

2009 was a whirlwind, hectic, wonderful year. So many life changes from moving half way across the country to marriage and now baby on the way! I am so thankful for the year I had. 2010 has a lot to live up to! I have no doubt in my mind it will be just as memorable and wonderful.

Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets.

2009-09-23T19:30:00.000-07:00

Meet Lola. Named after the song that Josh sings to me on a daily basis..."Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets."

We hadn't planned on buying a boat. We were fishing every weekend off the shores of Milford Lake, and frankly I was quite proud of myself for being able to walk through wooded areas to our destinations. But, every weekend we would also see the fish jumping out of the water just past the casts reach and the words "If only we had a boat..." left our mouths.

The search began. Online Classifieds, Craigslist, Newspapers...Then we found her. She was exactly what we were looking for. Something we could use for water sports and fishing, and EXACTLY the right price. We went to look at her and a week later, she was ours. When Josh brought her home, Elizabeth asked us what we would name her. It didn't take me long to say "Lola." Josh said yes because "whatever Lola wants....Lola gets."

There's No Place like Home

2009-09-04T19:17:00.000-07:00

So, I have lived here for over a month and I am finally writing a new blog! We are loving our new life in Kansas! Here are a few things I have learned and realized and done:

1) Pumping Gas, Myself. (And dealing with the funny looks when I admit I've never done it before.)

2) There are no woodpeckers outside my apartment. (It is the sound of the gun fire at the range on Ft. Riley Base about 10 miles away...)

3) (This one Lindsey will appriciate) Apparently there are not too many vegatarian's in Kansas, because when you order the Tuscan Steak Salad without the Steak...they repeat it multiple times and chuckle.

4) ING does not exist. Everythin' ends with an "n." Runnin', Fishin', Sleepin', Workin'

5) Thank God for anti-frizz hair serum. My hair would be quite large without it.

6) I can hook my own worm now when fishing!

7) I do not remember the meaning of free time. Work, soccer practice/games/tourneys, wedding planning, marriage prep, back to school functions, FRG meetings...I think we have had 1 free evening in the past month and a half.

8) Oregon storms have nothing on Kansas! The lightening and thunder are incredible and I love it!

9) Oz really does exist! In Wamego, KS. The OZ museum and Winery. Love wine from OZ!

10) I am so thankful for my beautiful daughter and my amazing fiance.

I Heart My Nephew

2009-07-13T22:25:00.000-07:00

I might be a little prejudice, but, I have the cutest nephew in the world. 5 month old Bennett is the sweetest little boy ever. He came to visit yesterday and I had to say goodbye to him before I move...We had lots of fun, I love him!

June, June, Where For Art Thou June?

2009-07-04T22:08:00.000-07:00

June came and went so fast this year! Life was so hectic that I can hardly remember what we did during the month of June. There are, however, some wonderful memories I will never forget! Here are some of my favorites from June:

1. Wedding Planning! I bought My Dress, Elizabeth's Dress, My Garter, My Flowers, Booked a Photographer...

2. PACKING! Well...Packing is not much of a favorite! But, the end result of moving to Kansas will be!
3. Elizabeth's Last Day of School and Party. It was an emotional day for all of us, but being surrounded by wonderful friends and knowing the friendships will be ever-lasting made it worth it!
4. Our Trip to Pennsylvania for the Geis Family Reunion! It was such a fun weekend! Elizabeth got to meet Josh's ENTIRE family, we spent lots of time at the pool, went to the family reunion, and went to an Altoona Curve Baseball Game. Elizabeth came home with a fly ball!

It went by too quickly, but it was a good month! I know July, the "Big Move Month", will go by fast as well. Good thing for pictures to document the times!

Seriously People...

2009-06-14T13:31:00.000-07:00

This weekend I had a garage sale. I need to sell a ton of my things to make money for my wedding and the big move!

Today, I was offered .10 cents for something marked $10.00....Seriously People...I'm not that desperate!

Hello, Goodbye.

2009-06-08T22:40:00.000-07:00

“Why can't we get all the people together in the world that we really like and then just stay together? I guess that wouldn't work. Someone would leave. Someone always leaves and then we have to say good-bye. I hate good-byes. I know what I need. I need more hellos.” Peanuts Snoopy
I am so excited to move to Manhattan, KS and start my new life with my (soon-to-be) new husband. Hello KANSAS! Hello No more Long Distance Relationship! Hello Married Life! Hello The Rest of My Life!
But, I have always had a hard time saying goodbye. I will miss my friends, Dancing on New Years with Lindsey, Coaching with Brandy, Long Talks over Margaritas with Mom, Cigars with Dad, Watching my Nephew Grow...I will miss everything and everyone I am leaving behind. Here is to you, Here is to New Adventures, Here is to the Love of My Life. I love you all. Never a Goodbye. Always a Hello when I See You Later.

Who knew?

2009-06-05T15:25:00.000-07:00

Who knew there were so many different colors of Ivory?

My wedding dress, (which I am not talking about anymore after this), is Ivory. I am ordering flowers which are actually made of porcelain clay. I didn't know what I thought of the idea at first...but then I realized that this bouquet costs the same as a real bouquet, and I can keep this bouquet forever! (And take it to my other two receptions!)

I found the bouquet on Etsy, just as I found my garter. They are Poppies!

*From http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19489577*

When I told the seller I wanted Ivory, she responded "What color Ivory?" I had no idea there was more than one shade of Ivory. So, she sent me (at no extra charge) samples of petals to compare to my dress. Who knew?

Photographer and Garter and Dress, Oh My!

2009-06-01T15:42:00.000-07:00

This past week I have made quite a bit of progress on the wedding plans!

1) PHOTOGRAPHER

Initially, Josh and I were going to have my Dad take pictures at our wedding. After much thought, and realizing that Dad would then not be in any pictures, we decided to let Dad's official role be "Father of the Bride." I then went in search of a photographer. I looked at every photographers website in and around Manhattan, KS. SPENDY. I then looked on craigslist (thanks to the recommendation of my best friend and sister-in-law Lindsey). The first photographer listed had a website, so I clicked on it. http://www.artisticimpressions-air.com/

I was very impressed! I emailed him and explained our situation, Josh and I are on a strict budget. Shortly after I sent the email I received one back from the Photographer, Monte (Owner of Artistic Impressions Photography) and it was an answered prayer. He is willing to drive an hour to our location and take pictures of us before, during and after the ceremony. On top of that, he is willing to video our ceremony and take our engagement photos over the summer. He has been a Godsend and has worked within our budget to capture the importance of our BIG DAY! Thank you Monte!

2) GARTER

Again, thanks to the Brilliant Lindsey, I was directed to http://www.etsy.com/.

I wasn't looking for a garter, I was looking for wedding invitations and/or ideas for wedding invitations. (Josh and I have decided to make our own.) I clicked on the "Weddings" link and there it was. It was made for me. A blue and white plaid with eyelet lace garter complete with a tiny ruby red slipper charm. What else would Dorthy wear on her wedding day in Kansas? (Aside from the Ruby Red Slippers which I already got!) I had to order them. They are Fabulous.

3) DRESS

I bought it! I went into the store thinking I was going to buy one dress and ended up buying a different one! Wouldn't you like to see it...Its a surprise, for Josh anyway, so I can't spoil that. All I can say is its Beautiful, and I feel like a princess in it. I bought a tiara, also.

So, it looks like I am making progress on the wedding front. I am still looking into flowers, jewelry and Josh and I are going to go shopping for invitation making ideas/paper/everything else. But, aside from that, we are good to go! October 17, 2009 here we come!

Registering 101

2009-05-27T09:22:00.000-07:00

" I think whoever invented registering intended it to be some sort of Punishment." -Josh Geis (My Future Husband.)

Friday Josh and I registered for wedding gifts. I thought it was a blast! Apparently, he didn't enjoy is so much...

We intended to first go to Target and then to Bed, Bath & Beyond and then make a final stop at Macys. We went to Target, walked around the store for about an hour and decided that Target would be mainly home decor so it might be better if we register there after we move into our new apartment in July. We did, however, register at Target online for a few things (bathroom decor and such). Next, we went to Bed, Bath & Beyond. We picked up our little scanner and had at it! First we started off in Kitchen and worked our way through the dining room, living room, bedroom and ended in the bathroom (decor, not the actual bathroom).

Let me tell you, I never realized how tiring and sometimes frustrating shopping can be. We have an idea in our head of what we want our house to be like...Italian/Tuscan themes throughout. When I say Italian/Tuscan I mean Italy Italian not American Italian. Reds and Greens and Golds...Warm Colors, Vino, Copper and Bronze...Elegant...Not Cheesey.We did well, and we agreed on everything...well, almost everything. Josh still doesn't understand why we need a new strainer when we already have one that works perfectly fine. We never made it to Macys. Even though we have more to register for, overall we decided between Target and BB&B we got it all covered. Josh even picked out something for himself...A Toothpick Despenser.

3 People + 2 Closets= Not enough space!

2009-05-07T09:10:00.000-07:00

I am moving to Manhattan, Kansas in July. Don't get me wrong, I am so excited to be able to live in the same state as my fiance! (Finally!) But, now, we are faced with a dilema. Originally, and up until about 2 weeks ago, we did not think Elizabeth and I would be able to move for quite a while. Josh and I had picked out our new apartment, the nice 3 bedroom with the walk-in closets.

Last month was the deadline for Josh to extend/renew his current apartments lease. Given the fact we did not think we would be there until at the earliest September, Josh renewed through September. Now, Josh lives in a nice apartment, it is just a small two bedroom. We need a three bedroom initially, not just for the space for three people...but the closets! Josh has two closet apartment. He uses both closets already. Elizabeth has enough clothes for two closets...and I, well, I have enough to fill a small room. As you recall, this is a picture of just some of my clothes...

So, our dilema is do we break the lease and pay a bunch of money? Or, do we suck it up for a couple months stuffing Elizabeth and I into one room and cramming Josh into the other? I have found a few closet organization units that could come in handy!

Decisions, Decisions.

Ruby Red Slippers

2009-05-06T22:42:00.000-07:00

Josh bought me my wedding shoes last weekend! We walked into a shoe store, it was like heaven...lots and lots of shoes! I tried on every pair of red heels they had. About 20 pairs later, I found them. They are BEAUTIFUL! Now, I guess I should find a dress.

April Winners

2009-05-05T15:48:00.001-07:00

So many good times in April, So many blessings!

1) Josh came to Oregon to meet the whole family! (I always love having him here, and they approve!)

2) The whole family came home to Oregon for Easter and a "Meet the Boys" (aka, meet Josh and Ben) open house!

3) I got to meet my new Nephew Ben! (He is adorable! I love him so much!)

4) Fun Trip to Disneyland! (Really is one of the happiest places on Earth!)

5) Elizabeth turned 9! (I can't believe I have a 9 year old!)

6) Elizabeth and I went to Kansas to check out her new school and our new place! (Elizabeth has never been there, and she loved it!)

Something New and Something Blue

2009-04-01T12:27:00.000-07:00

We know how much God loves us, and we put our trust in Him. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect.~~~~~1 John 4: 16-17

Church, Dress, Flowers, Venues, Cakes, Food, Music, Pictures...Garter, Shoes, Hair, Makeup....Guests, Gifts, Readings, Priest...

Though we haven't yet set a date, we have been thinking up many of the minor details of our Winter Wedding. We have started our research for reception ideas, but want to keep it simple.

Church: Check! We will be getting married at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan, Kansas.

Army Office Josh will be wearing his Army Dress Blues. (Attire pictures provided by Marlow White)

Josh's attire makes it easy to decide on wedding accent colors, Blue!

Josh and I have decided that we want something small, so our Guest list will be our family and GOOD NEWS LADIES, no bridesmaid dresses! Aside from Elizabeth, we won't be having a wedding party.

I have tried a few dresses, so far I have 4 favorites...none of which are similar! I have, of course, found potential shoes. Red Shoes. What else would Dorthy wear at her wedding in Kansas?

YES!

2009-03-24T10:15:00.000-07:00

I said "YES!" Well...I eventually said "Yes!" After the laughing, crying and shaking calmed down...After the "No, wait! You have to ask my Dad!" was answered...I said "Yes!!!!"

I'm ENGAGED! Manhattan, Kansas. March 19, 2009. My First Time Golfing on a Golf Course. Hole Number Nine. Josh got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.

I arrived in Kansas City the night before. We stayed in Kansas City for the night and the next morning Josh took me shopping at Legends 14. He bought me two new dresses and two new tops at BCBG, then we went home. When we got to the apartment he surprised me with a new set of PINK golf clubs.

They are BEAUTIFUL! He took me to the golf course and we hit balls and then we went out on the course to play 9 holes. I mainly watched so that I could learn about the game. Josh is a fantastic golfer! Well...he WAS doing fantastic...until Hole Number 9...

Last Hole of the game, his first shot off the tee...Not so great. He was nervous, but I wasn't sure what the problem was. Frankly, I still thought he was doing great! But, he said otherwise. After he putted the ball into the hole I decided I wanted to take a photograph, so I made him line up the ball with the hole and the putter, and his shoes....it was lovely. After the picture I went back to the golf cart because I was cold! I wrapped up in Josh's red wind breaker and he put his club in the bag. I turned to look behind the cart at him, and he wasn't there anymore! I turned to my side, and Josh was on one knee with a little brown wooden box.

My first thought was, "What in the world? A new Golf Tee? Golf Ball? What is in the Box?" Then he started talking! I was in shock, what was going on?! He opened the box and there was a GORGEOUS Diamond Ring! "Karen Irene Lyons....will you marry me?" I started shaking, crying, laughing.... then I said "No, wait! You have to ask my Dad!" He told me he already had.

Josh loves Golf. Josh Loves Me. I love Josh...Therefore, I am learning to Golf! It is really very enjoyable and I am excited that it gives us more time to spend together. Golf is a part of my life now (even more so that he ingrained it into our relationship by proposing on the course)!

I am so excited about my future with him. I'm so Blessed and so Happy!

Shopaholics Anonymous

2009-03-17T10:57:00.000-07:00

"You know that thing when you see someone cute and he smiles and your heart kind of goes like warm butter sliding down hot toast? Well that's what it's like when I see a store. Only it's better."-Rebecca Bloomwood

In February I went to visit Josh in Kansas and he took me to the Shopaholic Movie. Before the movie we went and looked at the apartment we will be living in when I move. The place is absolutely lovely, and I was so excited to see, in person, my favorite part...WALK IN CLOSETS. The man who gave us the tour of our future abode noted there is a seperate "storage" area in the bedroom also, he called it the "shoe closet." I was so excited, my bedroom was going to have a shoe closet for all of my pumps, sandals, boots, peeptoes...then I opened it. Only five shelves...Only about a foot deep...I would need another "shoe closet." After looking into the walk in closet, and coming to the realization that the other two bedroom closets were not for my use...I became a little discouraged.

Then, the movie. This is when I had my Ah-Ha moment. I either needed to rent another 12x14 room in a seperate apartment for the rest of my clothes and shoes, OR I needed to do a little spring cleaning in the clothes and shoe department. The movie inspired me to go through my clothes.

The next weekend, I cleaned. I sorted. I boxed, bagged, donated, sold and threw away. I was motivated! And then, after a little mourning the loss of...I felt accomplished. This is something that definitely needed to happen in order to move and have room for my daughter and Josh.

Here are the 13 pairs I got rid of...Elizabeth's comment was "Mom, you still have over 50 pairs!"

Here are the Clothes I got rid of:

Here is the finished result, (minus the clothes that are in the laundry and those in my dresser).

Then, when it was all finished, I rewarded myself afterward with a cute pair of Clogs.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2009-03-17T09:05:00.000-07:00

Guinness. Corned Beef and Cabbage. Bagpipes, Leprechauns, Wearing Green....But my favorite part of the St. Patrick's Day tradition is making my daughter breakfast in the morning and packing her school lunch!

I woke her up this morning and helped her get ready for school...No Green in her school uniform, but a Green Shammrock Scrunchie, a Green Necklace and a Green Bracelet complete the outfit perfectly! No Pinching will be happening today!

We were running a little behind so I told her to run downstairs and make breakfast. A few minutes later I came down and she was sitting at the table with a glass of juice. I asked her where her breakfast was...she answered (in a very pathetic sounding voice) "I was really hoping I could have green eggs and ham for breakfast." How could I forget?! So, scrambled eggs, chopped ham, a little green food coloring and Voilà! Green Eggs and Ham.

For her "surprise" St. Patrick's Day Lunch I made her a green egg salad sandwich, green shammrock cookies, broccoli (also green), green grapes, green jello and a green apple juice box...complete with a Shammrock Napkin.

My pot of gold is making her happy.

Happiness Is...

2009-01-06T14:36:00.000-08:00

Things That Make Me Happy:

My Daughters Laughter. Relaxing On The Couch, With My Man, Watching Football. Traveling. Shopping. Hot Sunny Days. Singing Loud. Honesty.

Really Good Wine. Baking Cookies. Redecorating. Stargazer Lilies. Shoes. Taking Pictures. Massages. Sunbathing In The Boat While Fishing. Cooking. Smoking My Flavored Cigars with My Dad. Coaching Elementary Soccer. Americanos with Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup. Dancing.

Things That Make Me Not So Happy:

Debt. Drama. Attorney Fees. Liars. Hospitals. Cold Hands. Waking Up Early. Not Living Near My Man. The Thought Of Deployments. Prime Time TV Between The Season Finals and Season Premiere. Carnations. Text Messages Instead of Phone Calls. Long Airplane Rides. Sitting Too Much. Cold Rainy Days. Migraines. Fashion Faux Pas. Having Short Hair.

Must Be Monday

2009-01-05T16:44:00.000-08:00

As I sit at my desk watching the clock, I don't think the next 15 minutes could go by any slower! I'm looking out the window and its cold and rainy and it looks the same now as is did when I got to work at 7:45 this morning...How nice it would be to be at home, in front of the fireplace with a nice glass of pinot and my beautiful new pink "cardy" Uggs. I think I am on my 5th cup of coffee today and I am beginning to wonder if it is actually decaf.